De Witt Township, Clinton County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:De Witt Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Clinton
Area Total Km2:141.1
Area Land Km2:140.69
Area Water Km2:0.41
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:54.48
Area Land Sq Mi:54.32
Area Water Sq Mi:0.16
Area Water Percent:0.29
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:6346
Population Density Km2:45.1
Population Density Sq Mi:116.8
Elevation M:210
Elevation Ft:689
Coordinates:41.8236°N -90.5258°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0467713

De Witt Township is a township in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 6,346.

History

De Witt Township was organized in 1843. It is named for DeWitt Clinton.[1]

Geography

De Witt Township covers an area of 54.48sqmi and contains one incorporated settlement, De Witt. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Elmwood and Saint Joseph.

Crystal Lake is within this township. The streams of Ames Creek, Crystal Creek, Rock Creek and Silver Creek run through this township. The Ames Creek Bridge, which carries 300th St. over Ames Creek, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

References

Notes and References

  1. Book: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, Volume 1 . B. F. Bowen . Wolfe, Patrick B. . 1911 . 305.